Personal Attention
Some students need more than others,but in all cases treat everyone the same.I had to learn new way to help the one s that needed it more without offending them, because some of those student will not come to you,you have to help them.
I agree! I have learned to be a great 'reader' of body language. My students are very hesitant to ask for extra help. Even as adults, they do not like to appear 'dumb' to their fellow students.
When I am teaching and notice a student who has become distracted or uneasy, I will generally speak to them privately later. I will offer extra help without making it obvious that I know they are struggling.
This really helps with both retention and with maintaining a positive classroom environment.
I'm right there with you Justin,
It is a skill in itself to master this(if it's possible at all). Fine lines and some barriers are in your way. I think one trick is to become a good reader and handle things gently.
RW
Smaller classes make it MUCH easier. In the time I spend with the students, it's difficult to interact with class sizes of 30+.
I have experienced this as well. I teach computer classes and many of my students are intimidated by what they feel is their lack of knowledge. Often, they know so much more than they think they do. I use games and fun exercises to teach them the basics so they see progress right away. I encourage each student to obtain a flash drive allowing them to learn how to use it through the process of the course, and emphasize how it will be a useful tool in their other classes. Most of my students don’t notice how much they learn until they are using their new skills in other classes or on the job. It’s very exciting for me when they come back and share their successes.
